How could I not simply adore this post? I somehow heard of your blog a couple years ago, but I just *discovered* it yesterday. I just transplanted from Indiana to Texas in May...it's always good to hear from a fellow Hoosier. ;)

I led the 'children's worship center' at our last church -- even though I never thought I really qualified as a 'sunday school mom' like you wrote about previously. But there was nothing like breaking the message down for little kids for me to actually finally *get it* myself. You know?

Hey, Stephanie. . .so glad your New Year is starting out well for you. 2011 is going to be a great year! I have a question for you: I love how you collect and re-use jars. . .do you have any tricks for getting the labels off? I recycle jars alot because I can't seem to get the labels off cleanly and I would love to use them more like you have here. TIA! Molly

So glad it rocking along smoothly!!! I just managed a day without doing any jobs ... just chilling with the kids - it is nothing short of a miracle for me who likes to do do do do stuff!!! Just chilling - good for all of us and the hardest thing in the world for me!!!

Favorite verse! I'm so glad those lucky little kiddos get to learn it early in life and cling to it. I memorized it during some stressful days in college and I think I have to remind myself of it every single day.

That has been my "life verse". Funny how it applies to both children AND adults. I think God gives us extra "motivation" to conquer those corners and closets the first few weeks of January every year. ;)

I've been doing major corner and wall and room cleaning, too. So much, in fact, that my entire house is a disaster as a result. But the end is near! I can see the light and it will be grand once everything has a place and we have less things to maintain. Purging and sorting galore!

I love this scripture. My translation reads slightly different but of course has the same understanding. I love reading verse from different Bibles. Sometimes it can even clarify a thought. Thanks for sharing.

love the use of the jars to organize everything. it looks great! and i have that same verse posted right above our kitchen sink. it always helps me get things in perspective when i get all worked up, worried or stressed about something.